Posted 1/31/2024, 2:42:31 AM
Biden Team Touts Progress in China Talks, Pledges More Engagement Despite Criticism
- Sullivan praised Biden admin's "intensive outreach" to China over past year for reducing tensions
- Cited resumption of military contacts, new counternarcotics working group, AI talks as successes
- Sullivan and Wang Yi agreed to continue "intensive interaction" and get leaders on phone again
- Pushback against critics of engagement like Rep. Gallagher who calls it "zombie engagement"
- Concerns remain about China's support for Russia, potential lethal aid, and semicon tech controls